ROWLETT, TX (Jan. 18, 2015) The members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who attend the Garner Road meetinghouse in Rowlett, are inviting the general public to attend a building open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend this free, special event. […]
GARLAND,TX. (January 13, 2015) Students might notice some exciting changes in the classroom this spring. Innovative instructional initiatives inspired by Convocation keynote speaker Ron Clark are sweeping the district, thanks to a recent inspirational road trip. Encouraged by Clark’s energetic, motivational presentation, Garland ISD organized a two-day trip to the Ron Clark Academy last fall. […]
GARLAND,TX. (January 13, 2015) Garland ISD kicked off its third-annual Book Bytes contest Jan. 6, calling all reading enthusiasts to advertise one of their favorite pieces of literature through technology. Open to any GISD student, the competition challenges participants to create book trailers using Photo Story, Movie Maker or iMovie. In addition to showcasing advertising and technological capabilities, Book […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 1, 2015) I can remember countless hours spent as a kid in my pajamas in front of the “boob tube,” as my mother would call it, watching all my childhood Hollywood heroes. And those heroes of mine always had one thing in common – they were all public servants. There was nothing […]
ROWLETT, TX (Dec. 1, 2015) Approximately 6.5 million people suffer from chronic wounds (often the result of diabetic ulcers) in the United States and the need for high-quality wound care services has never been more important. Lake Pointe Wound Care Center has been serving the residents of Rowlett and surrounding communities since 2008. Over the […]
Book signing Jan 10 at Half Price Books in Rockwall ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 1, 2015) What did Yankee Doodle call the feather in his cap? When did Friday the 13th become considered unlucky? These are some of the questions and answers in Joe B. Hewitt’s new book, Trivia for Adults. Hewitt, longtime resident of Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 23, 2014) The Rowlett Chamber recently recognized Action Coach of Rowlett as its December Business of the Month. Trey Finley is our Rowlett Business Coach. He’s improved the revenue, profit, and leadership of businesses in Rowlett ranging from plumbers, custom door installers, and auto repair shops to therapists, attorneys, and home health […]
ROWLETT, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) As flu cases in North Texas continue to climb, Maria Sparks, infection control nurse at Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett, breaks down five common myths associated with the flu shot. MYTH #1 – “The flu shot can give you the flu.” Flu vaccines are made from killed influenza […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 17, 2014) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to nearly 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. To submit your good news and events for publication, email . Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition is published 8x/year (about every 45 days) and […]
ROWLETT, TX (Dec. 16, 2014) Lake Pointe Medical Center achieved their third Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Associationwho work to promote excellence in nursing and health care globally through renowned credentialing programs that certify and recognize individual nurses in specialty practice areas. The Pathway to Excellence […]